FOOD
Best Restaurant
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
• Gehring's Tavern, Grafton
Best Fine Dining
• Nemo Grille, Avon
• Strip Steakhouse, Avon
• The Anchor Lorain, Lorain
Best Casual Dining
• Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center, Lorain
• Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
• Gehring's Tavern, Grafton
Best Patio
• Hop Brothers Brewing, North Ridgeville
• Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center, Lorain
• Veranda Bistro & Bar, Avon
Best View
• Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center, Lorain
• Papasitos and Beer Mexican Grill, Lorain
• Sunset Cafe at Lakeview Park, Lorain
Best Steak
• Gehring's Tavern, Grafton
• Parker's Grille & Tavern, Avon Lake
• Strip Steakhouse, Avon
Best Seafood
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant, Avon Lake
• Nemo Grille, Avon
Best Burger
• Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
• Gehring's Tavern, Grafton
• Heck's Café, Avon
Best Pizza
• Lorenzo's Pizzeria, Oberlin
• Olde Town Pizza House, Amherst
• Old School Pizza and Wings, Avon Lake
Best Wings
• Big Top Brewhouse, Avon
• Buffalo Wild Wings, Avon Lake, Elyria
• Cookies' 10 Pin, Elyria
Best Ribs
• Big House BBQ, Elyria
• City Barbecue, Avon
• Jones Bones BBQ & Grub, Grafton
Best Burrito
• Don Tequila, Amherst, Elyria
• Tavo's Tacos Mexican Grill, North Rigeville
• Te'kila Mexican Grill, Vermilion
Best Sushi
• Fujiyama, Avon
• FUNSHI Revolving Sushi Ramen Boba, Avon
• Plum Asian Fare and Sushi, Avon Lake
Best Italian
• Fratello’s, Avon Lake
• Nino's Italian Restaurant, North Ridgeville
• Sorrento Ristorante & Pizzeria, Sheffield Village
Best Asian
• Pho Ever Vietnamese Cuisine, Lorain
• Plum Asian Fare and Sushi, Avon Lake
• Thi Ni Thai, Oberlin
Best Latin
• Cubano King, Elyria
• El Kefon, Lorain
• El Pegao, Lorain
Best Healthy Menu (Restaurant)
• Aladdin's Eatery, Oberlin
• Fresco Bistro, Lorain
• Salad KraZe, Avon Lake
Best Bar Food
• Bar Nova, Avon
• Wolfey's Bistro & Pub, Elyria
• Ziggy's Pub & Restaurant, Amherst
Best Cheap Eats
• Midway Oh Boy, Elyria
• Smitty's Place, Elyria
• Two Bucks, Avon
Best Sunday Brunch
• Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
• Heck's Café, Avon
• The Feve, Oberlin
Best Family Dining
• Blue Sky Restaurant, Amherst
• Broadway Grill & Games, Lorain
• Nancy's Main Street Diner, Grafton
Best Appetizers
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Cole's Public House, Amherst
• Edacious Kitchen + Bar, Avon Lake
Best Sandwich
• Fresco Bistro, Lorain
• Sam's Supper Club, Avon Lake
• Tree House Gallery & Tea Room, Avon
Best Deli
• Cooper Deli, Lorain
• Fligner’s Market, Lorain
• Rubin’s Deli, Elyria
Best Bakery
• Chez Michel, Avon
• Kiedrowski's Bakery, Amherst
• Marta's N More Bakery, Lorain
Best Chocolate
• Faroh's Candies & Gifts, Lorain
• Malley's Chocolates, Avon
• Suzin L. Chocolatier, Amherst, Elyria
Best Desserts
• Butter and Bloom Bakery, Grafton
• Heaven and Bliss, Elyria
• Mama Jo Homestyle Pies, Amherst
Best Donuts
• Expresso Bakery, Elyria
• Jack Frost Donuts, Avon
• Peace, Love and Little Donuts, Avon
Best Ice Cream
• Fenik's Frozen Custard, Avon Lake
• K-Cream Korner, Lorain
• Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream, Avon
Best Independent Coffee Shop
• Brewed Awakening, Amherst
• Emilie's Coffee House & Wine Bar, Avon Lake
• Love Coffee Roasters, Avon Lake
Best Fish Fry
• American Slovak Club, Lorain
• Jake's on the Lake, Avon Lake
• St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Sheffield Lake
Best Caterer
• Emerald Event Center, Avon
• Fligner’s Market, Lorain
• LCCC Conference & Dining Services, Elyria
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Winery
• Cooper's Hawk Winery, Avon
• John Christ Winery, Avon Lake
• Klingshirn Winery, Avon Lake
Best Sports Bar
• Dawg House Bar & Grill, Elyria
• Tailgators, Avon Lake
• Ziggy's Pub & Restaurant, Amherst
Best Happy Hour
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Edacious Kitchen + Bar, Avon Lake
• Foundry Kitchen and Bar, Elyria
Best Brewery
• ESP Brewing Co., Amherst
• Ghost Tree Brewing Co., Amherst
• Lorain Brewing Company and Event Center, Lorain
Best Live Music Venue
• Black River Landing, Lorain
• Brentwood Golf Course, Grafton
• The Wine Room & Tavern, Avon
Best Theater
• French Creek Theatre, Avon
• Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
• Stocker Arts Center, Elyria
Best Golf Course
• Brentwood Golf Course, Grafton
• Grey Hawk Golf Club, LaGrange
• Sweetbriar Legacy Golf & Pro Shop, Avon Lake
Best Local Festival
• Elyria Apple Festival, Elyria
• Lorain International Festival, Lorain
• North Ridgeville Corn Festival, North Ridgeville
Best Charitable Event
• American Cancer Society - Life Savers Ball
• Blessing House - Rock-a-Bye Ball
• Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio - Generous Helpings
SHOPPING
Best Shopping Area
• Avon Commons, Avon
• Heart of Avon Marketplace, Avon
• Olde Avon Village, Avon
Best Gift Boutique
• Spell, Book and Candle, Amherst
• Henrietta Honey & Mercantile, Sheffield Lake
• Talents, Avon Lake
Best Clothing Boutique
• The Clothing Loft Boutique, Amherst
• The Mermaid's Tale, Amherst
• True Hart Boutique, Avon
Best Gallery
• Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery, Elyria
• Elyria Arts Council, Elyria
• FAVA Gallery, Oberlin
Best Jeweler
• Levit Jewelers, Lorain
• Peter & Co. Jewelers, Avon Lake
• Vandemark Jewelers, Elyria
Best Florist
• Elegant Designs in Bloom, Wellington
• Puffer's Floral Shoppe, Elyria
• Zelek Flower Shop, Lorain
Best Garden Center
• Pandy's Garden Center, Elyria
• Petitti Garden Centers, Avon
• The Original Don Mould's, North Ridgeville
Best Book Store
• Ben Franklin | MindFair Books, Oberlin
• Commodore Books & More, Elyria
• Ship To Shore Books, Records & Coffee, Lorain
Best Pet Boutique
• EarthWise Pet, Avon Lake, Sheffield
• Grateful Dog Bakery, North Ridgeville
• Alpha-Dog Pet Center, Amherst
Best Farmers Market
• Red Wagon Farm, Columbia Station
• Krieg's Farm Market, Vermilion
• Pickering Hill Farms, Avon
Best Wine Shop
• Giuseppe's Wine Cellar, Amherst
• Milano's Wine & Spirits, Avon
• The Wine Room & Tavern, Avon
Best Beer Selection
• 1 Stop Beverage Shop, Avon
• Johnny's Carryout, Oberlin
• Heinen's, Avon
SERVICES
Best Day Spa
• Essential Escape Spa, Avon
• Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center Day Spa, Avon
• Serendipity Med Spa, Amherst
Best Mani Pedi
• Alora Nail Bar, Avon
• Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center Day Spa, Avon
• Mild 2 Wild Salon and Tattoo Parlor, Avon
Best Home Builder
• Green Quest Homes, North Ridgeville
• Kopf Builders, Avon Lake
• MBD Homes, North Ridgeville
Best Home Remodeler
• All Seasons Builders, Amherst
• Hobbs Home Improvements, Lorain
• Pruitt Remodel and Repair, Oberlin
Best Landscaper
• Born's Landscape & Lawn Care, Amherst
• Green Impressions Landscaping, Sheffield
• Lifestyle Landscaping, North Ridgeville
Best Dry Cleaner
• Amherst Dry Cleaners, Amherst
• Ridge Cleaners, Multiple Locations
• Tide Cleaners, Avon
Best Car Wash
• Blue Falls Car Wash, Amherst, North Ridgeville
• Buckeye Express Car Wash, Elyria, Lorain
• Liberty Auto Wash, Vermilion
HEALTH
Best Fitness Center
• Amherst HealthPlex, Amherst
• Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center, Avon
• Grafton Barbell Club, Gradton
Best Fitness Trail
• Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation, Kipton to Elyria
• Cassell Reservation, Elyria, Lorain
• French Creek Reservation, Sheffield Village
Best Yoga Studio/Pilates Studio
• Cultivate Yoga, Avon
• Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center, Avon
• The Studio at Doc Watson's, Amherstt
Best Healthy Food Selection
(Retail)
• Doc Watson's Market, Amherst
• Heinen's Grocery Store, Avon
• Vermilion Farm Market, Vermilion
Best Senior Living
• Independence Village of Avon Lake, Avon Lake
• Rose Senior Living, Avon
• Sprenger Health Care Systems, Multiple Locations
CHILDREN
Best Gymnastics
• Great Lakes Gymnastics, Avon Lake
• Infinity Cheer & Tumbling, Avon
• Ten Point 0 Gymnastics, North Ridgeville
Best Dance Studio
• Janice's Dance Studio, Wellington
• Miss Kristin's Dance Studio, Avon Lake
• MovementWorks Dance & Fitness, Oberlin
Best Learning Center
• LCCC Children's Learning Center, Elyria
• Little Lighthouse Learning Center, Lorain
• The Child Garden, Multiple Locations
Best Music Instruction
• Avon School of Music, Avon
• Rock Town Music Academy, Lorain
• Ron Zehel Guitar Center, Amherst
PEOPLE
Best Local Volunteer
• Annette Corrao - BHS Alumni Memorial Park
• Bob Maslinski - Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
• Summer Deichler - United Way of Greater Lorain County
Best Board Member
• Ann Schloss, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central, Ohio, Lorain
• Barb Eifel, Blessing House, Elyria
• Lisa Hutson, Lorain County Chamber of Commerce, Elyria
Best Chef
• Chris Taylor, Emerald Event Center, Avon
• Dean Diluciano, LCCC Conference & Dining Services, Elyria
• Mark Wilson, Ariel Broadway Hotel, Lorain
Best Bartender
• Jack Maple, Speak of the Devil, Lorain
• Jeff Gresko, Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Talia Albaugh, The Wine Room and Tavern, Avon
Best Personal Trainer
• Amy DeFilippo, Amherst HealthPlex, Avon
• Mike Ely, Grafton Barbell Club, Grafton
• Rae Lynn Esser Moore, Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center, Avon
Best Master Stylist
• Alicia Dolan, Maneology Salon Shop, Amherst
• Kristell Thompson, Francesca's Unleashed, Elyria
• Kristen Pittak, Chop Shop, Amherst
Best Chiropractor
• Dr. Geoff Poyle, Chiropractic Concepts, Sheffield
• Dr. Jeremy Watson, Watson Wellness, Amherst
• Dr. Nicholas Fabian, Xcell Medical Group, Elyria
